Following the catastrophic flood that swept through Kpege in Mokwa, Niger State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed over 100 fatalities and has begun delivering emergency aid to those displaced.
In a statement on Friday, NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, described the incident as an “unprecedented flood” that caused widespread destruction, claiming lives, damaging homes, and disrupting livelihoods.
“No fewer than 100 bodies have so far been recovered as search and rescue operations continue,” Umar stated, following an on-the-ground assessment led by her in Mokwa.
She noted that many of the injured were either treated on-site or discharged from health facilities after receiving medical attention. The worst-hit areas have been identified as Unguwan Hausawa and Tiffin Maza within Mokwa town.
To reinforce the response, NEMA activated its Minna Operations Office and dispatched additional personnel and equipment from its Abuja headquarters. This includes Mobile Intensive Care Ambulances, Rapid Intervention Vehicles, and mobile water purification units.
“It is important to put on record and commend the tireless efforts of the rescue teams… for their dedication in rescuing trapped individuals and recovering the bodies of those who drowned,” Umar said.
She also acknowledged the support from security agencies and the military, who are maintaining crowd control and assisting in rescue operations.
Emergency supplies—such as food, household items, tents, and clean drinking water—have been distributed, with the official list of relief materials presented to the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba.
The agency stressed that monitoring for secondary risks continues and urged residents to stay alert and report any unusual developments.
NEMA concluded by stating that a full post-disaster assessment will be conducted to support long-term recovery and reconstruction planning.
